FEBRUARY 22ND, 2026
A PURITAN CATECHISM
11. What are God's works of providence?
God's works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful, preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.
12. What special act of providence did God exercise toward man in the state wherein he was created?
When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of perfect obedience; forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon pain of death.
13. Did our first parents continue in the state wherein they were created?
Our first parents being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the state wherein they were created, by sinning against God, by eating the forbidden fruit.
14. What is sin?
Sin is any lack of conformity to, or transgression of the law of God.
15. Did all mankind fall in Adam's first transgression?
The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself but for his posterity, all mankind descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him in his first transgression.
O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING
O for a thousand tongues to sing
My great Redeemer’s praise
The glories of my God and King
The triumphs of His grace!
Jesus! The name that charms our fears
That bids our sorrows cease
‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears
‘Tis life, and health, and peace
He breaks the pow’r of canceled sin
He sets the prisoner free
His blood can make the foulest clean
His blood availed for me
Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb
Your loosened tongues employ
Ye blind, behold your Savior come
And leap, ye lame, for joy
My gracious Master and my God
Assist me to proclaim
To spread through all the earth abroad
The honors of Thy name.
WHY DO THE HEATHEN NATIONS VAINLY RAGE?
(PSALM 2)
Why do the heathen nations vainly rage?
What prideful schemes are they in vain devising?
The kings of earth and rulers all engage
In evil plots, and in their sin contriving,
They take their stand against our God’s Messiah
They claim they will not keep His binding chains
The one enthroned in highest heaven higher
Mocks them to scorn, on them derision rains.
He speaks to them in righteous, holy wrath
God vexes them and shows His great displeasure
“Yet have I set My King upon the path
That upward winds to Zion, My own treasure.”
“’You are my My Son, today You are begotten,’-
I will declare what God has said to Me-
‘And not one tribe will ever be forgotten.
You will receive the world, just ask of Me.’”
“’The nations come; You are the only Heir,
The ends of earth will be Your own possession
And broken with a rod of iron there,
Rebellious pottery comes to destruction.’”
Now serve the Lord, with fear and gladness trembling,
And therefore, O ye kings, seek wisdom here.
How blessed are those who trust without dissembling,
Who kiss the Son and bow in reverent fear.
O BLESS THE LORD MY SOUL
(PSALM 103A)
O bless the LORD, my soul
His blessedness proclaim;
Let all that is within me join
To bless His holy name.
O bless the LORD my soul,
His mercies bear in mind;
Forget not all the ways in which
He has to you been kind.
He pardons and forgives
All your iniquities;
He from each sickness makes you well
And heals you from disease.
He purchases your life
To raise you from the dead;
A crown of mercy and of love
He places on your head.
He fully satisfies;
And therefore, like an eagle, you
With youth renewed, arise.
SCRIPTURE READING
John6
APOSTLES' CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
His only-begotten Son, our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hades.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits
at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From there He shall come to judge
the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
NOW WHY THIS FEAR
Now why this fear and unbelief
Has not the Father put to grief
His spotless Son for us
And will the righteous Judge of men
Condemn me for that debt of sin
Now canceled at the cross
Jesus all my trust is in Your blood
Jesus You've rescued us
Through Your great love
Complete atonement You have made
And by Your death have fully paid
The debt Your people owed
No wrath remains for us to face
We're sheltered by Your saving grace
And sprinkled with Your blood
How sweet the sound of saving grace
How sweet the sound of saving grace
Christ died for me
(Repeat)
Be still my soul and know this peace
The merits of your great High Priest
Have bought your liberty
Rely then on His precious blood
Don't fear your banishment from God
Since Jesus sets you free
NEVER CEASE TO PRAISE
May we run this race may we keep the faith
May our eyes be fixed on Jesus
That we'll not lose heart in our struggle with sin
And through suffering know endurance
May we arm ourselves with the mind of Christ
To rejoice in trials and be not surprised
May our hearts be so consumed by You
That we never cease to praise
May our company be the saints You've called
May we all stand firm in one spirit
That the gospel's truth may resound on earth
That all living things may hear it
May the fruits of faith mark the path we trod
Through the life of Christ to the glory of God
May our hearts be so consumed by You
That we never cease to praise
May the words we share be Your grace and peace
May our tongues speak Your proclamations
That the many parts of the body of Christ
Be affirmed in their right relation
As we long and wait for the groom to come
May we learn to love and spur each other on
May our hearts be so consumed by You
That we never cease to praise
When that day arrives and the race is won
When our griefs give way to deliverance
We will fully know as we're fully known
All our groans will end as new songs begin
And a multitude from every tribe and tongue
Wearing robes of white will stand before Your throne
And our hearts will be so consumed by You
That we'll never cease to praise
May our hearts be so consumed by You
That we never cease to praise
MIGHTY IS THE POWER OF THE CROSS
What can take a dying man
And raise him up to life again
What can heal a wounded soul
What can make us white as snow
What can fill the emptiness
What can mend our brokenness
Brokenness
Mighty awesome wonderful
Is the holy cross
Where the Lamb laid down His life
To lift us from the fall
Mighty is the power of the cross
What restores our faith in God
What reveals the Father's love
What can lead the wayward home
What can melt a heart of stone
What can free the guilty ones
What can save and overcome
Overcome
It's a miracle to me
It's a miracle to me
And it's still a mystery
And it's still a mystery
It's a miracle to me
The power of God
For those who believe
SERMON
Luke 19:11-27
AFFLICTED SAINT TO CHRIST DRAW NEAR
Afflicted saint to Christ draw near
Your Savior's gracious promise hear
His faithful Word you can believe
That as your days your strength shall be
Your faith is weak your foes are strong
And if the conflict should be long
The Lord will make the tempter flee
That as your days your strength shall be
So sing with joy afflicted one
The battle's fierce but the victory's won
God shall supply all that you need
Yes as your days your strength shall be
Should persecution rage and flame
Still trust in your Redeemer's name
In fiery trials you shall see
That as your days your strength shall be
When called to bear your weighty cross
Or sore affliction pain or loss
Or deep distress or poverty
Still as your days your strength shall be
UPCOMING EVENTS
Garner/Haddock Homegroups – February 27th
Evangelism Training Day – February 28th
Daylight Savings Time – March 8th
Marriage Conference - March 13-15th
Garner/Haddock Homegroups – March 20th
Psalm Sing – March 22nd
Jones Homegroup – March 22nd